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Imperialism Policy of extending a country’s power through diplomacy or military force Seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country Imperialism caused by Industrial Revolution. Needs for raw materials and markets to sell goods.
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Imperialism
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Forms of Imperial Control
Colony – a country or territory governed by a foreign power Protectorate – a country or territory under the control of an outside power Sphere of Influence – an area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading rights Economic Imperialism – independent, less developed country controlled by private business interests rather than other governments
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Imperial Management Indirect Control
Relies on existing political rulers Local rulers are trained in foreign methods of government Local rulers hold government offices Goal: To develop future leaders Foreign Rulers Local Rulers Colonial Population
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Imperial Management Direct Control
Foreign officials hold government offices No self-rule Paternalism: providing for the needs of the colony without giving them rights Goal: Assimilation; adopt European culture Foreign Rulers Colonial Population
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Imperialism in Africa Pre colonization-Hundreds of ethnic groups and languages. Berlin Conference of , European nations established rules for the division of Africa; African leaders not invited. Causes: Industrialization Nationalism Resources- rubber, tin, copper, gold, silver * Liberia & Ethiopia not claimed
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India Great Britain
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Imperialism Political Cartoon
Working individually, develop a political cartoon depicting imperialism in Africa, India, or Southeast Asia Your cartoon can address any of the following topics: division of land among European nations, type of economic system set up, economic products, or the impact of imperialism Items to include: pictures/symbols, key words/phrases/ideas, caption/title Final product should be colored on a sheet of copy paper and should fully represent the ideas discussed in class On the back, write a 7 sentence explanation of your cartoon and how it relates to the topic
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